Punakaiki camp ground landscape study

Abstract

Recreation demand on the coastal fringe of South Island between Greymouth and Westport is increasing and there is need for a study of this impact, with particular reference to its probable effect on the camping ground at Punakaiki, and the need to restructure the facilities presently available there.

The team is to develop a basic design proposal for the camp itself. This should be capable of accommodating the uses and facilities which the preliminary study indicates are desirable. However, it is desirable that the organisation proposed should be sufficiently flexible to allow for changing recreation patterns which may emerge in the future.

In formulating proposals for development the team is to consider the concept of a public amenity area, plus provision for cabins, caravans, camping sites and picnicking in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

The proposals are to indicate the siting and general designs of all buildings, servicing facilities, circulation systems, and plantings, allowing for a concept of staged development.

The proposals presented here are based upon proposals developed by landscape students. These proposals were amended in the light of discussions held with the Punakaiki Scenic Board, and were developed to their present form by Miss J.H. Woodhouse, Landscape Tutor, Lincoln College.